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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.57, 1,812.66 and 816.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.57, 1,812.66 and 816.21 is: 1,126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.57 : 1,812.66 = 816.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.57/1,812.66 = 816.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.57x = 1,812.66 × 816.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.57x = 1,479,504.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,504.21/1,313.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.32

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